modernist exterior shot render a sophisticated and functional outdoor living space for a modern suburban backyard the layout must include an integrated grilling station with both a gas grill and a kamado style ceramic smoker a large dining area with seating for eight and a cozy lounge area centered around a stucco finished outdoor fireplace use neutral tones and natural textures to create harmony between hardscape and softscape elements incorporate mature privacy plantings such as evergreen arborvitae and flowering ornamental trees to frame the space and enhance year round appeal paving materials should offer visual contrast and complement the structure s architecture using herringbone patterns and large scale pavers for circulation emphasize seamless transitions between cooking dining and lounging zones to support entertaining and relaxation architecture